Steve Ikechukwu Onyema, born July 19, 1992, better known as ‘Ike BBnaija’ is a famous Nigerian model, reality TV star, television personality, and social media influencer. He gained notoriety for being a resident of the Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem Gang version house during its fourth season, which debuted in 2019.
Ike BBNaija Bio:
Full Name: | Steve Ikechukwu Onyema |
Date of Birth: | July 19, 1992 |
Place of Birth: | Houston, Texas. |
State of Origin: | Imo State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Occupation: | Model, Reality TV Star |
Net Worth: | $800,000 |
Wife/Spouse: | Single |
Early Life and Education
Steve Ikechukwu Onyema was born on July 19th, 1992, to the loving family of Mr. and Mrs. Onyema in Houston, Texas.
Although he was born and raised in Houston, Texas, Steve Onyema hails from Imo State, a South-Eastern state in Nigeria.
He belongs to the Igbo tribe and identifies as a Southerner, Nigerian by nationality, and practices Christianity as his religion.
For his education, Ikechukwu completed his elementary and high school education in Houston, Texas, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. Having lived most of his life in Texas, he became deeply rooted there.
Career
Before joining the Big Brother Naija season 4 Pepper Dem Gang edition, Ike had already established himself quite well.
He was actively involved in modeling and business ventures but was seeking a platform to further showcase and promote his business.
Big Brother Naija provided him with that very platform, catapulting him to fame and recognition.
As a result of his appearance on the show, Steve Ikechukwu Onyema became a reality TV star, television personality, and social media influencer/brand ambassador.
Since then, he has been thriving in his career path, and we are delighted to witness his success and growth in the industry.
Ike BBNaija Net Worth
Ike BBNaija is a popular Nigerian reality tv star and model who has accumulated an estimated net worth of around $800,000.
Personal Life
As of now, Ike BBnaija is currently single, having previously been in a romantic relationship with Mercy Eke. However, surprisingly, the duo decided to part ways after being together for almost two years.
Ikechukwu splits his time between two places, Houston, Texas, and Maryland, Lagos. When he is not in Maryland, Lagos, it is highly likely that he can be found in Houston, Texas.
In 2017, tragedy struck when a hurricane hit the United States of America, particularly the area where Steve resides.
This unfortunate event led to significant hardships for him, including losing his apartment due to the epidemic, and it also impacted his business.